Schools Outreach
The Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering is active in outreach to the local community, generally through schools. Open DaysWe are pleased to be able to provide many opportunities to visit, including University Open Days and Departmental Open Days. First Lego LeagueMore about the First Lego League in Sheffield Headstart Engineering Summer SchoolHeadstart Engineering Summer School National Science WeekThe department aims to make a contribution to national science week each year. More about the National Science Week in South Yorkshire Arkwright ScholarshipsArkwright Scholarships are prestigious awards given to pupils entering year 12 as an encouragement to consider engineering careers. For the past two years, the University of Sheffield, through our department, has hosted these interviews and provided the challenge activity for the interviewees. More about Arkwright Scholarships Design and Technology A level
Our department is committed to the future of engineering in this country and hence has agreed to help the OCR examination board in supporting and promoting the systems and control route through Design and Technology GCSE and GCE. Visit the OCR examination board website Master ClassesFrom time to time the department contributes masterclasses for the gifted and talented in the local area. We may be able to cater for a group from your school depending upon timing. If you or your school would like to be involved please contact our schools liaison officer: email : j.a.rossiter@sheffield.ac.uk |